Marketplace Risk Platform Podcast

VC Perspective on Marketplace Investments and Risk with Sonia Nagar

Marketplace Risk Platform Podcast

Show Notes

Venture capital has long been the lifeblood of innovative and disruptive tech startups - specifically marketplaces and digital platforms. But what do VCs look for when investing in marketplaces? What are the red flags that VCs avoid? During this episode of the Platform Podcast, Pritzker Group Partner Sonia Nagar talks through her investment philosophy, including what she considers when investing in marketplaces and, importantly, what turns her off. Sonia discusses her interest in marketplaces and how she views risk and the need for leadership teams to have strong advice and counsel when it comes to managing that risk.

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